Aquatic Science MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert
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The atmosphere of partnership and enthusiasm. Renting a flat/room is extremely expensive (room in a shared flat almost always more than 300EUR/month), so I would advise students to stay at a dorm. Public transportation is also quite expensive.
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Postgraduate
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London
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Duration
1 Year
Environmental issues such as eutrophication, habitat degradation and climate change threaten the sustainability of our aquatic resources. Responding to these threats the Aquatic Science MSc equips students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the structure and functioning of aquatic environments, encompassing lakes, ponds, rivers, wetlands, groundwaters, estuaries and shallow seas.
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This programme provides an ideal foundation for PhD research, or for employment with environmental protection and conservation agencies, the water industry and environmental consultancies.
Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with relevant professional experience in aquatic science or environmental management will also be considered.
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The atmosphere of partnership and enthusiasm. Renting a flat/room is extremely expensive (room in a shared flat almost always more than 300EUR/month), so I would advise students to stay at a dorm. Public transportation is also quite expensive.
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Subjects
- Climate Change
- Climate
- Conservation
- Geomorphology
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Aquatic Systems
- Coastal Change
- Politics of Climate Change
- Wetlands
Course programme
Students focus on integrated freshwater and coastal systems and gain extensive training in field sampling, study design and species identification. Distinctive features include: integration of aquatic ecology with hydro-geomorphology, aquatic landscape ecology, analysis of sediment cores for environmental change reconstruction, design of aquatic monitoring programmes and modelling of aquatic system dynamics. Students come away with a sound knowledge of current-day links between aquatic science, legislation and conservation.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
A Postgraduate Diploma - four core modules and four optional modules all 15 credits (120 credits, full-time nine months, part-time two years) is offered.
A Postgraduate Certificate - four core modules only at 15 credits each (60 credits, full-time twelve weeks, part-time two years) is offered.
Core modules- Aquatic Systems
- Aquatic Monitoring (includes field-trip to Scottish Highlands)
- Environmental Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Scientific Basis for Freshwater and Coastal Conservation (field-based module in Norfolk, England)
modules running are dependent on staff sabbaticals
Optional modulesStudents choose four of the following:
- Lakes
- Coastal Change
- Politics of Climate Change
- Marine Conservation
- Surface Water Modelling
- Wetlands
- Aquatic Macrophytes (field-based module in Dorset, England)
- Climate Risks to Hydro-ecological Systems
- Biological Indicators of Environmental Change
- Non-biological Indicators for Environmental Reconstruction
- Environmental GIS
- Ocean Circulation and Climate Change
modules running are dependent on staff sabbaticals
Dissertation/reportAll students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 12,000 words. Dissertation placement positions are offered linked to external conservation bodies and research-orientated consultancies.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical classes, laboratory sessions, case-studies and residential field classes. Assessment is through coursework and the dissertation, which includes an oral presentation of the research proposal.
FieldworkField classes around the UK, these may include trips to Norfolk, Suffolk and the Scottish Highlands.
Optional module Aquatic Macrophytes - approximately £200Additional information
Aquatic Science MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert